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Text Chapter 1,180 Overestimating One's Own Ability

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    "General Philip, the Chinese are advancing too fast, and they will fight soon! Long is coming! If we defend Shillong, we have no chance of winning! We must take the initiative and destroy all the enemies coming from the east in Jowai.  , Only in this way can we ensure victory in this battle!" Lieutenant General Christopher said to Lieutenant General Philip, commander of the 28th Group Army.

    At this moment, the commanders of the four armies were gathered in the conference room. However, the commander of the 26th Army, Lieutenant General David, and the Commander of the 27th Army, Lieutenant General Renate, had lost the right to speak. Their troops had lost their voice in the previous battle.  They have basically suffered all the losses. In this battle, naturally they have no power to point fingers.  In Shillong now, only the 25th Group Army and the 28th Group Army of the British-Indian Army still retain their complete structures.

    "General Christopher, are we taking the initiative to attack the Chinese? Is it possible to win?" Lieutenant General Philip frowned.  Although the 28th Group Army has not yet fought against the Chinese army since the battle began.  But through the tragic experiences of the 26th Group Army and the 27th Group Army, he could see the power of the Chinese army.  If a fight breaks out, he has no chance of winning.

    "General Philip, we have no other way now! If we wait until the Chinese attack Shillong from the east and west, we will have no chance of winning! By then, we will have to face hundreds of thousands of Chinese. Now in Jiao  Vai, there are only 400,000 Chinese troops, and half of them are North Korean mercenaries with weaker combat effectiveness. As long as we can defeat or even eat this Chinese army, we have a great chance of winning!" Christo  Lieutenant General Hu tried his best to persuade.  He knew that it would be impossible to defeat the Chinese army in Jowai with his 25th Army alone. It would require the full cooperation of the 28th Army.

    "This!" Lieutenant General Philip hesitated.  He had never thought of taking the initiative to attack the heavily armed group of the Chinese army.  Based on his understanding of the combat power of the British and Indian troops, if the Chinese army did not attack them, they should thank God for his blessing.  What is the difference between taking the initiative to provoke the Chinese and seeking death?  If we hold on to Shillong, we may still have the option of retreating if the battle situation becomes unfavorable.  But if we take the initiative to attack the Chinese army, there may be no chance of escape.  This was somewhat difficult to accept for Lieutenant General Philip, who was always cautious.

    "General Philip, we have a great chance of winning. The Chinese troops in Jowai are small and not elite. If we eat this Chinese army first, then we will have a great advantage in this battle.  The chances of victory are high. Whether we continue to fight the Chinese or choose to retreat, we will have more room for change. At least after winning this victory, Admiral Kitchener will no longer blame us.  !" Lieutenant General Christopher said.  Now the British and Indian troops are constantly being defeated by the Chinese army. If they can win, they will definitely become heroes among the British and Indian troops.  And their career will be brighter as a result.  Now, the Southern Route Army and Northern Route Army of the Second Group of the Chinese Army are at different distances from Shillong, which gives the British and Indian troops an excellent opportunity.

    As long as we can seize this opportunity, we may be able to defeat the Chinese army and gain a certain advantage.

    Of course, Lieutenant General Christopher did not take into account another extremely important factor.  If the 25th Army under his command and the 28th Army under Lieutenant General Philip are both composed of British soldiers, then his strategic intentions are very likely to be realized.  However, the troops under their command are all composed of lazy Indian Asans.  These Indian Asans who have just put down their hoes and joined the army cannot even think of comparing themselves to British soldiers.  It is still impossible to eat 400,000 Chinese troops with one million Indian Asan. Even if 200,000 of them are North Korean mercenaries and the other 200,000 Chinese troops are new troops formed after the war.

    "Okay, General Christopher, let's do what you say! We can give it a try, and maybe we really have a chance to defeat the Chinese!" Lieutenant General Philip was also moved.  Although his current military rank is already lieutenant general, they were all sent to India from the United Kingdom, and many of them had their military ranks raised by one or even two levels after arriving in India.  However, their military rank is only valid in the British and Indian Army, and is not recognized in the British Army.  If they want to retain the current military pay permanently, or even take it a step further, they must obtain worthy military exploits.  What military exploits are more effective than defeating the Chinese and annihilating a large number of Chinese?

    "Haha! General Philip, don't worry, our two armies will definitely be able to defeat the Chinese if we work together." Lieutenant General Christopher said with great joy.  With the support of the 28th Army, his plan is much more likely to succeed.  !"General David, General Renate, we use the 25th Army and the 28th Group to eliminateDestroy the Chinese troops in Jowai.  Then, the defense of Shillong is left to you!  I hope you can hold off another Chinese army in Shillong before we eat the Chinese army in Jowai!  Lieutenant General Christopher said. In order to prevent another unit of the Chinese army from rushing to the battlefield and disrupting their attack on Jowai, the Chinese army must be resisted in Shillong. And this task can only be handed over.  It was given to the 26th and 27th Army of the British-Indian Army, which had only a few hundred thousand defeated troops left. In the view of Lieutenant General Christopher, with the help of Shillong's fortifications, it could complete the combat mission of blocking the Chinese army for a day or two.  It's still very possible to accomplish.

    "General Christopher, there are 300,000 Chinese in the west, and our two armies combined only have about 100,000 left. How is it possible for us to resist their attack?" David  The lieutenant general immediately shook his head and refused to accept the task.

    "General David, you only need to buy us three days. As long as we win, the final credit will definitely not be forgotten by you two!" Lieutenant General Christopher said.  He knew that if Lieutenant General David and Lieutenant General Renate were to be willing to assist them, they must share part of the credit. If you want to eat alone, it is simply impossible.

    Lieutenant General David and Lieutenant General Renate thought for a while, and finally nodded heavily.  As the saying goes, wealth can be found in danger. Now that there is such an opportunity, we cannot let the opportunity slip away.  Anyway, if they use those Indian natives to fight the Chinese army, even if they fail, there will be no loss for them.

    "Haha! That's good! I believe that our four armies will work together and the final victory will definitely be ours. To show sincerity, the 25th Army will immediately dispatch four armies to attack Jowai, and the remaining troops will follow.  In this battle, I hope everyone can use all their strength and find a way to defeat the Chinese!" Lieutenant General Christopher said with a smile. He seemed to have seen the goddess of victory lifting her skirt towards him.  Victory seems to be just around the corner!

    Two hours later, the 251st Army, 252nd Army, 253rd Army and 254th Army of the British and Indian Army left Shillong and marched towards Jowai.  Subsequently, the remaining troops of the 25th Group Army and the 28th Group Army of the British and Indian Army also began to march towards Jowai.  All the fortifications near Shillong were abandoned, and the fortifications in the urban area were taken over by the 26th Group Army and the 27th Group Army of the British and Indian Army.  In order to win this battle, the four armies of the British and Indian Army have begun to work together in unity.  However, it is very difficult to say whether they can win in the end as they hope!

    Jowai, a small town located at the northern foot of the Khasi Mountains, is only 20 kilometers away from Shillong.  After arriving here, the North Route Army of the Second Group of the Chinese Army stopped advancing.  The South Route Army is still 40 kilometers away from Shillong. Lieutenant General Qi Chunxiang, the commander of the North Route Army, plans to wait until the South Route Army approaches Shillong before the two sides advance together to attack Shillong.  However, not long after they arrived in Jowai, the reconnaissance force sent back news that a large number of British and Indian troops left Shillong and began to march towards Jowai.

    "Chief of Staff, the British and Indian troops are approaching fiercely. According to reports from the troops in front, the British and Indian troops are out in full force! The distance of twenty kilometers only takes a few hours for the British and Indian troops. It is expected to be between three and four o'clock in the afternoon.  , they will arrive!" Major General Huang Wenzhong, commander of the 211th Division of the Chinese Army, reported to Lieutenant General Qi Chunxiang.

    "Hmph! Those Indian Asans regard us as weak persimmons and want to eat us first, and then turn around to deal with the commander and the others. They really have a good plan, but we are so good  Are you bullying? Order all ministries to be prepared. Since the British and Indian troops have given up holding Shillong and want to attack us, we will help them! Give orders to the Korean mercenaries and let them prepare for battle. In addition,  Send a telegram to the Air Force and ask them to be ready to provide support for us at any time!" Lieutenant General Qi Chunxiang ordered.  Now he has less than 400,000 soldiers including North Korean mercenaries. Facing millions of British and Indian troops, he does seem a bit weak.  However, as the defensive side, it has a huge advantage in firepower, which can effectively offset the disadvantage in troop strength.

    "Yes, Chief of Staff! We are ready. If those Indian Asans dare to come, we will teach them a lesson!" Major General Huang Wenzhong said excitedly.

    "Okay, I'll send another telegram to the commander, asking them to step up their attack on Shillong and block the retreat of those Indian Asans!" Lieutenant General Qi Chunxiang said with a smile!
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